US Maritime Deaths: St. Lucia PM Philip J. Pierre says his government has requested information from the United States over February boat strikes that killed at least six men, but “no information” has been provided, leaving the cases treated as missing persons. CARICOM Summit Wrap: The 51st CARICOM Heads meeting in Castries/Gros Islet ended with priorities on cost of living relief, consumer protection, food security, and faster regional connectivity, including progress toward an affordable interregional ferry. Cuba Humanitarian Aid: CARICOM’s humanitarian package for Cuba was finally cleared after repeated sanctions-related banking hurdles, with leaders pushing for a humanitarian-first approach. Regional Ferry Pilot: Trinidad and Tobago says it will provide a temporary ferry to move mainly cargo while a longer-term private-sector ferry plan is developed. CCJ Move on CARICOM SG: T&T’s PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar ruled out any immediate adoption of the CCJ as final court of appeal, even as CARICOM agreed to send the CARICOM Secretary-General reappointment dispute to the CCJ for an advisory opinion. Venezuela Earthquake Aid: A ferry loaded with relief supplies is set to depart for Venezuela, with Barbados deploying a field medical hospital to support the response. CARICOM Expansion: French Guiana became CARICOM’s eighth associate member, with leaders highlighting deeper regional inclusion. CBI Under EU Pressure: EU demands to phase out Citizenship by Investment by 2028 are driving fresh alarm across the OECS, with Saint Lucia’s CBI revenue exposure cited in regional debate.